ASSAM QUIZ 5

ASSAM QUIZ 5

In which year was Piyali Phukan hanged?

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In the year 1830. Piyali Phukan (or Piyoli Phukan / Pioli Phukan) was one of the earliest Assamese leaders to raise voice against foreigners (Britsh) rule. He was hanged by British in 1830 after he was found guilty of masterminding a conspiracy to drive away the British from Assam. Piyali Phukan is the first Assamese Martyr of Indian freedom fight.

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Who is known as Rasaraj in Assam?

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Lakshminath Bezbaroa. The word ‘Rasaraj’ means “King of Humour”. One of the pioneers of modern Assamese literature, Lakshminath Bezbaroah was also a great satirical writer. Bezbarua wrote about a hundred humorous articles under the pen-name Kripabar Barua. Not just articles, he wrote several short stories and poems that are full of wit, humour and satire. For his sense of wit and mastery over humorous writings, Lakshminath Bezbaroa was given the title Rasaraj by his friends, readers and followers.

* [ Lakshminath Bezbarua (1868–1938) was one of the pioneers of modern Assamese literature. He was a great poet, writer, satirist, playwright and children’s literature writer. It is Lakshminath Bezbarua who wrote the state anthem of Assam – O Mur Apunar Dekh. He is best known in Assam as the Sahityarathi (meaning Charioteer of Literature in English) and Rasaraaj (King of humor).

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What is a Bhatima?

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Bhatima is a song sung by roving minstrels in praise of God or the guru. Bhatima or Bhotima is a form of poetry innovated by Srimanta Sankaradeva, the great social reformer and vaishnava saint of Assam. Bhatimas are used for the purpose of eulogy. Bhatima is an important part of Ankiya Nats, the one act plays created by Sankardeva.

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What is the name of the only Hill Station in Assam?

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Haflong. Located in Dima Hasao district, Haflong is the only hill station in Assam state of India. The picturesque town has an average elevation of 1683 feet (513 meters). Haflong is surrounded by dense forests and cloud covered hills. Major tourist interest spots in Haflong area include Haflong lake, Umrangshu Kapili Dam and Panimur Waterfall.

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What is the name of the longest State Highway in Assam?

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Dhodar Ali. At 210.10 km, Dhodar Ali (literally meaning Sluggards Road) is the longest state highway of Assam. Originally constructed during the days of Ahom Kingdom, Dhodar Ali today connects several important cities/towns such as Golaghat, Titabor, Nazira, Sonari and Namrup. It starts from Kamargaon in Golaghat district and ends at Joypur of Dibrugarh district. The total length of Dhodar Ali is 210.10 km. The state highway also touches several inter-state roads to neighbouring states.

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What is the approved outlay for Assam’s annual plan 2013-14?

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Rs. 12,500 Crore. The Annual Plan outlay for Assam for 2013-14 is Rs. 12,500,00,000,00 (Rs. 12500 Crore). The Annual Plan outlay for Assam during 2012-13 was Rs. 10,500 Crore. The increase in annual plan outlay was approved in May 7, 2013 at a meeting between Assam Chief Minister and Planning Commission in New Delhi.

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What is Mahapurushiya Dharma?

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The neo-Vaishnavism propagated by Sri Sankaradeva is called Mahapurushiya Dharma. Sankardeva was an reformer and people of Assam called him Mahapurusha, which literally means the Great One. This title is not used for any other vaishnava reformer, except Sankaradeva’s chief disciple Sri Madhavdeva. The teachings of Sankaradeva were based on Bhagavata Purana and thus his new religion was initially known as Bhagavati Dharma. But soon the disciples started to eulogize Sankardeva and Madhavadeva as Mahapurusha, and the religion came to be known as the Mahapurushiya Dharma.

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What is an Ankia Naat?

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An Ankia Naat is an one act play, popular in Assam, India. In Assam, the presentation of an Ankia Naat is called a Bhaona. Ankia Naats are the creation of Great Assamese saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardeva. Ankia Naats were written in an language called Brajavali (mixture of Assamese-Maithili) and are primarily centered on the acts of Lord Krishna. The Ankia Naat presentations are accompanied by instruments, singers, dance and specially designed costumes. Ankia Naat or Bhaona is one of the key ingredients of rich Assamese culture.

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What is a Borgeet?

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A Borgeet is a vaishnava devotional song, popular in Assam. Literally meaning great songs, Borgeets were composed by Srimanta Sankardev and Sri Madhavdev in 15th to 16th century. They were written in Brajaboli language. The first Borgeet “Mana meri rama-charanahi lagu” was composed by the Srimanta Sankardeva at Badrikashrama during his first pilgrimage. There were 240 Borgeets written by Sankardev, out of which only few exists today. Madhabdev also authored more than 100 Borgets.

Borgeets are lyrical songs with specific raga. They express the religious sentiments of the poets reacting to different situations. Borgeets are practiced in Sattras, the monasteries of Ekasarana Dharma. Outside the religious context, Borgeets now enjoys an important position in the world of Assamese Music.

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First Assamese Justice in Supreme Court of India?

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